ECI's solution, part of the company's 1Net framework to simplify networks and allow for a smooth transition to NGN, represents one of the most comprehensive multi-service, IP-based, broadband access networks on the market today, simultaneously supporting next-generation data, video and voice over both fibre and copper infrastructure. The state-of-the-art solution will enable TTSL to lead the market with innovative triple-play services and applications such as IPTV, video on demand, high speed broadband Internet, VoIP and other bandwidth intensive services.
"ECI's expertise and in-depth understanding of broadband access solutions were key factors in our decision to choose ECI for this important project. The company's market leading solutions allow us to deliver a full spectrum of next-generation services today, well ahead of other operators in the market, while addressing our evolving needs as network architecture and technologies change in the future," commented A G Rao, President & Chief Technology Officer, Tata Teleservices Limited.
The contract marks a significant milestone in the long-term relationship between ECI and the Tata Group. Israel-based ECI has been successfully providing the India communication conglomerate with network infrastructure solutions, such as wireless backhaul, WiMax backbone, and broadband access and transport solutions for over five years.
"We are proud of our long term partnership with TTSL and honored to be chosen as a trusted partner for this inaugural project. ECI brings proven experience and excellence in the broadband access market, servicing and supporting some of the world's largest tier-1 networks," commented Rafi Maor, President and CEO, ECI Telecom.
About ECI Telecom: ECI Telecom Ltd. is a global provider of networking infrastructure equipment delivering innovative communications platforms to carriers and service providers world over. ECI Telecom provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking infrastructure which enables the foundation for the communications of tomorrow which include next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other business solutions.
Founded in 1961, ECI Telecom is headquartered in Israel, with a strong global presence around the world. ECI has development centers in India, China, USA and Israel. ECI Telecom has 8 offices across India and among its valued customers are some of the country's leading service providers including Bharti, Idea Cellular, Tata and Vodafone.
For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com
About Tata Teleservices Limited: Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India's leading private telecom service providers, having a pan-India presence. The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under the Tata Indicom brand, and uses the latest technology platform(s) for its wireless network. With a customer base of nearly 36 million, Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, covers over 320,000 towns and villages across all of India's 22 telecom circles.
In November 2008, Tata Teleservices entered into an agreement with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO, as part of which the Japanese company acquired a 26% stake in TTSL for USD 2.7 billion. The transaction marks a key step in the strategic evolution of Tata Teleservices, as it moves towards a pan-India dual network presence. The company also recently announced a unique reverse equity swap strategic agreement between its fully-owned telecom tower subsidiary, Wireless TT Info-Services Limited, and Quippo Telecom Infrastructure Limited--with the combined entity kicking off operations with 18,000 towers, thereby becoming the largest independent entity in this space in the country.
Tata Teleservices' bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop phones, public booth telephony and wireline services.
For more information, please visit www.tataindicom.com
Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of the companies mentioned. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties as well as other risks.
SOURCE: ECI Telecom
ECI Telecom Media Relations Karen Mazor, ECI Telecom T: +972 52 400 8489 karen.mazor@ecitele.com or Analyst Relations Sandra Welfeld, ECI Telecom T: +972 3 928 7283 sandra.welfeld@ecitele.com or Parul Gupta, Text 100 Mumbai Tel: +91 9769392525/9820587678 Email: parulg@text100.co.in or Tata Teleservices Shefali Jhaveri, Tata Teleservices Shefali.jhaveri@tatatel.co.in

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